Cori Close zipped across the gym floor in Pauley Pavilion on a shiny blue scooter Monday morning. The UCLA women’s basketball coach weaved in and out of her players as they practiced free throws. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Michaela Onyenwere was the leading rebounder for No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball last season. Both the second and third top rebounders graduated in June. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Cori Close made it clear what her mantra was at Monday’s Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Media Day. “Performance equals potential minus interferences,” the coach said. Close and junior forward Michaela Onyenwere both referenced No. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Michaela Onyenwere started all 35 games for UCLA women’s basketball last season. She will be one of three starters returning for the Bruins this season, which coach Cori Close said will help the incoming freshmen adjust. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
Tipoff time at Pauley Pavilion is approaching. Spotlights pan up, down and all around the wooden court as music blares loud enough to be heard over thousands of screaming fans. Read more...
Photo: (Juliette Le Saint/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA has a history of reeling in some of the best recruits from California, the country and the world. This year’s crop of Bruin freshmen is no different, so the Daily Bruin Sports editors each picked their most anticipated incoming recruits. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Mia Fishel scored two goals and notched one assist in No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer’s first three games. Prior to coming to college, Fishel was a staple for the United States U17 Women’s National Team. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
Eight current and 10 former UCLA athletes represented teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Jamaica at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, from July 26 to Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Rising junior forward Michaela Onyenwere led Team USA to the women’s basketball final of the Pan American Games. Team USA won the silver medal, one of the overall 293 medals Team USA won in Lima. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
“Watch the 3-pointer!” Cori Close yelled across the gym. “She can shoot!” The USA Basketball assistant coach harped on her players to lock down Canada forward Brynn Masikewich in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2019 on July 26, which the U.S. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close took home the gold medal at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2019 in Thailand with Team USA. The tournament marked Close’s third experience coaching for the U.S. internationally. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
Almost everyone has a rehearsed way they introduce themselves when they meet someone new. It’s those few words that follow a person’s name and explain what they do – a job, a major, a sport. Read more...
Photo: Chrissy Baird was a part of the UCLA women’s basketball team for five seasons before graduating. After leaving her sport behind, the guard struggled to redefine herself outside of athletics. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
